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Whaioro Trust
Mental Health Service, Kaupapa Māori, Community Health, Social, Addiction
Today
8:30 AM to 5:00 PM.
Description
Whaioro Trust is a Kaupapa Māori Mental Health and Addiction Service supporting whānau to develop wellbeing plans that include exploring employment and/or training opportunities. The Addiction team provides Alcohol and Drug early intervention counselling, and prevention programmes which include vaping and gambling harm reduction for rangatahi (youth) and their whānau. Additionally wraparound support is available from Health Coaching, Social Work and BARS/mirimiri services. We work with all ages, stages and ethnicities.
Staff
Mahi Tu Ora - Supported Employment staff:
Christina Hemmingsen 027 294 6888
Shannon Persson 027 261 9681
Olive Faumuina 027 292 0881
Moia Love 027 246 7709
Pauly Hillman 021 050 3264
Tanenuiarangi Larkin -Tareha 027 263 2014
Early Intervention Alcohol and Drug Counselling staff:
Janelle Hing 027 488 8798
Geordie Parrant 0273165478
Maiava Malifa 0272758777
Fiona Brock 0273327301
Ben Skudder 0273495610
Zoe Waru 0273478519
Aroha Bishop 0275072654
Cayla McFadden 0275076693
Social Workers
Becky Tapp 0274597624
Stacey Campbell 0273098347
Health Coaches
Janine Tuhakaraina 0272152095
Gladys Fermo 0272273188
BARs/Mirimiri
Tukotahi Turu-Ngahiwi 063540670
Fees and Charges Categorisation
Free
Fees and Charges Description
No fees.
Hours
8:30 AM to 5:00 PM.
| Mon – Fri | 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM |
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Public Holidays: Closed Good Friday (18 Apr), Easter Sunday (20 Apr), Easter Monday (21 Apr), ANZAC Day (25 Apr), King's Birthday (2 Jun), Matariki (20 Jun), Labour Day (27 Oct), Wellington Anniversary (19 Jan), Waitangi Day (6 Feb).
Languages Spoken
English, Māori, Samoan
Programmes
Mahi Tu Ora is a Kaupapa Māori mental health service, providing wellbeing and vocational support in the community. Kai Tautoko-a-Mahi (wellbeing and vocational coaches) work alongside whānau to develop moemoea, explore the possibilities and create pathway plans to meet wellbeing and vocational aspirations. This pathway is tailored to individual needs, so you can be better prepared to engage in education, training, voluntary or paid employment.
Mahi Tu Ora is a Kaupapa Māori mental health service, providing wellbeing and vocational support in the community. Kai Tautoko-a-Mahi (wellbeing and vocational coaches) work alongside whānau to develop moemoea, explore the possibilities and create pathway plans to meet wellbeing and vocational aspirations. This pathway is tailored to individual needs, so you can be better prepared to engage in education, training, voluntary or paid employment.
- Programme Areas
Kaupapa Māori, Mental health
- Programme Type
Counselling and support, Kaupapa Māori mental health, Supported employment
- Regions
MidCentral
- Age Groups
Youth / Rangatahi, Adult / Pakeke, Older adult / Kaumātua
- Referral Types
Self referral, GP, DHB clinical services, Corrections
Referral Process
You can access the service by:
- self-referral
- key worker
- whānau member
- making contact with us
- iwi
- community
- agencies
Description
Mahi Tu Ora is a Kaupapa Māori mental health service, providing wellbeing and vocational support in the community.
Kai Tautoko-a-Mahi (wellbeing and vocational coaches) work alongside whānau to develop moemoea, explore the possibilities and create pathway plans to meet wellbeing and vocational aspirations.
This pathway is tailored to individual needs, so you can be better prepared to engage in education, training, voluntary or paid employment.
Whaioro Trust Rangatahi Alcohol & Drug Counselling and prevention programme service provides education and support to youth aged 10-24 years who are using or affected by alcohol and other drugs. Whaioro delivers this service throughout the Horowhenua region, both in the colleges and in the community, through qualified AOD Counsellors. Whaioro Trust's counselling service provides education and support to rangatahi (youth), aged 10 – 24 years, using or affected by alcohol and other drugs, and their whānau. Referrals can be made directly or through education facilities, Government agencies, other local NGOs, and Iwi services. This programme is offered in the wider Horowhenua area, with the staff based in Levin.
Whaioro Trust Rangatahi Alcohol & Drug Counselling and prevention programme service provides education and support to youth aged 10-24 years who are using or affected by alcohol and other drugs. Whaioro delivers this service throughout the Horowhenua region, both in the colleges and in the community, through qualified AOD Counsellors. Whaioro Trust's counselling service provides education and support to rangatahi (youth), aged 10 – 24 years, using or affected by alcohol and other drugs, and their whānau. Referrals can be made directly or through education facilities, Government agencies, other local NGOs, and Iwi services. This programme is offered in the wider Horowhenua area, with the staff based in Levin.
- Programme Areas
Addictions - drug & alcohol, Kaupapa Māori, Other addictions
- Programme Type
Alcohol or drug counselling and support, Kaupapa Māori alcohol or drug addiction, Other addictions counselling and support
- Regions
MidCentral
- Age Groups
Youth / Rangatahi
- Referral Types
Self referral, GP, DHB clinical services, Corrections
Referral Process
This service is an early intervention counselling and preventative programme service for Rangatahi/young people aged 10 - 24.
You can access the service by:
- schools
- self-referral
- key worker
- whānau member
- making contact with us
Description
Whaioro Trust Rangatahi Alcohol & Drug Counselling and prevention programme service provides education and support to youth aged 10-24 years who are using or affected by alcohol and other drugs. Whaioro delivers this service throughout the Horowhenua region, both in the colleges and in the community, through qualified AOD Counsellors.
Whaioro Trust's counselling service provides education and support to rangatahi (youth), aged 10 – 24 years, using or affected by alcohol and other drugs, and their whānau. Referrals can be made directly or through education facilities, Government agencies, other local NGOs, and Iwi services. This programme is offered in the wider Horowhenua area, with the staff based in Levin.
Mahi Taiohi Programme is a youth leadership program which focuses on First aid and learners drivers licences.
Mahi Taiohi Programme is a youth leadership program which focuses on First aid and learners drivers licences.
- Programme Areas
Addictions - drug & alcohol, Kaupapa Māori
- Programme Type
Advocacy / group / family whānau support (AOD), Alcohol or drug counselling and support, Kaupapa Māori alcohol or drug addiction
- Regions
MidCentral
- Age Groups
Youth / Rangatahi
- Referral Types
Self referral, GP, DHB clinical services
Referral Process
This is a service for Rangatahi/young people aged 10 - 24.
You can access the service by:
- self-referral
- key worker
- whānau member
- making contact with us
Description
Mahi Taiohi Programme is a youth leadership program which focuses on First aid and learners drivers licences.
Working alongside whānau with mental health, addictions, and other wellbeing challenges. Promoting self management, emotional support, connecting with health professionals and other community services.
Working alongside whānau with mental health, addictions, and other wellbeing challenges. Promoting self management, emotional support, connecting with health professionals and other community services.
- Programme Areas
Addictions - drug & alcohol, Kaupapa Māori, Mental health
- Programme Type
Kaupapa Māori alcohol or drug addiction, Kaupapa Māori mental health
- Regions
MidCentral
- Age Groups
Child / Tamariki, Youth / Rangatahi, Adult / Pakeke, Older adult / Kaumātua
- Referral Types
Self referral, GP
Referral Process
GP, Medical Centres, Community organisations
Description
Working alongside whānau with mental health, addictions, and other wellbeing challenges.
Promoting self management, emotional support, connecting with health professionals and other community services.
- Kai Whakapuaki Waiora (Health Coaches) (PUB, 387.5 KB)
Disability Assistance
Wheelchair access, Wheelchair accessible toilet, Mobility parking space, Quiet, low sensory environment, A longer appointment time, Support to make decisions, Assistance to move around, More space to move around
Additional Details
Face to face / Kanohi ki te Kanohi, Child / Tamariki friendly
Document Downloads
- Universal Referral Form (PDF, 354 KB)
Region
MidCentral
Website
Contact Details
592 Queen Street, Levin
MidCentral
8:30 AM to 5:00 PM.
Email
Website
Street Address
592 Queen Street
Horowhenua
Levin 5510
Postal Address
P.O. Box 178
Palmerston North
Manawatu-Wanganui 4410
83 Oxford Street, Levin
MidCentral
8:30 AM to 5:00 PM.
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Phone
(06) 354 0670
Email
Website
6 Linton Street, Palmerston North
MidCentral
8:30 AM to 5:00 PM.
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Phone
(06) 354 0670
Email
Website
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This page was last updated at 10:57AM on April 1, 2025. This information is reviewed and edited by Whaioro Trust.